12 Days North to South Vietnam - DAILY DEPARTURE

12 Days + 11 Nights

Travellers are invited to embark on a 12-day adventure and discover the gems of Vietnam with guided tours. During the experience, holidaymakers can learn more about Vietnam’s past, discover famous sites of Sapa, Hoi An, Cu Chi and Ho Chi Minh City, visit the 4th-century religious centre of My Son and cruise the waters of Halong Bay.

Prices start from $1,039

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Highlights

Nowhere in Vietnam is changing as fast as Danang. For decades it had a reputation as a provincial backwater, but big changes are ongoing.

The site of Vietnam’s most extensive Cham remains, My Son enjoys an enchanting setting in a lush jungle valley

Gaceful, historic Hoi An is Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town.

Terms & Conditions

Day 1. Hanoi Arrival

Today, we will pick you at Noibai international airport then transfer to Hotel in Hanoi centre, get the welcome drink. Wait for check-in. After that, you are free to visit Hanoi City by yourself. There are some famous places you can visit at your leisure time such as Museum of Ethnology, explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho - and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969..... and enjoy local Vietnamese traditional foods.
Note: Hotel check in time is 13:00 P.M.

Day 2. Hanoi - Halong Bay - Vspirit Cruises

Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to HalongBay.
Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Man’s Head Islet area.
Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.

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Lunch

Dinner

Day 3. Halong Bay - Hanoi

Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
While heading back to the harbour, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
Transfer back to Hanoi.
The trip finishes at around 17h00.

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Lunch

Day 4. Hanoi free and easy - overnight train to Hue

Today, you will have free time to discover Hanoi old quarter, go shopping at your leisure time. 6:30 Pm tranfser to Hanoi train station to get an overnight train to Hue.

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Day 5. Hue arrival

Arrive Hue station at 8.50am; you will be picked up to Hotel- wait for check in time- free and easy in the afternoon
Note: Check-in time after 13:00
Our tour guide will take you to the boat port, and the Dragon boat will bring you along the Huong river. You will have the chance to admire the beauty of Hue City at night on Perfume river. Enjoy Hue Folksongs Performance by local artists who sing folk songs to the tune of traditional woodwind, stringed instruments and the teacups.
At the end of the performance, coloured lanterns are released into the river
20:30 Show ends. You can take a taxi to get back Hotel or walk on foot to explore beautiful Hue city at night.

Day 6. Hue City Tour

Pick up you at your hotel at around 8:00 and then take a full day to discover Hue: visit Emperor Minh Mang Mausoleum, Emperor Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and Emperor Tu Duc's Mausoleums. Stop on the way to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made. Lunch at a local restaurant.In the afternoon, visit Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty: the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum and the seven – storyThien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River
Tour will end 16:00. You will be transferred to your hotel by taxi.

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Lunch

Day 7. Hue - Hoi An

Our driver will pick you from Hotel to Hoi An by Car. It takes 4 hours- check in Hotel in Hoi An- free and easy
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

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Day 8. Hoi An – My Son Holy Land

The bus and tour guide pick you up at your hotel
Leaving Hoi An for My Son Holy Land.
Arriving in My Son - the Holy land surrounded by the spectacular mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a massive religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people; tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide.
Leaving My Son for Cau Lau boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon River.
You could visit the living of the local people and be feeling the fresh air. You will have soft lunch on the boat before stopping for visiting at Kim Bong Carpentry Village – The traditional work village.
The boat trip will finish at Boat station. You will walk to Hotel by yourself, or you can free and easy continue to discover Hoi An in this afternoon.

Breakfast

Lunch

Day 9. Hoian – Danang – Fly to Saigon

After breakfast, you will be free until our guide come to your hotel to pick you up at Da Nang airport. When you take a flight straight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Check-in hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and get a welcome drink.

Breakfast

Day 10. Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta - My Tho- Ben Tre

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomises the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.

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Lunch

Day 11. Ho Chi Minh– Cu Chi Tunnel

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start the drive to Cu Chi which located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines When Cu Chi was" A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants. Back to Ho Chi Minh City Arrive at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Lunch

Day 12. Saigon Departure

This day you are free to visit Ho Chi Minh City and buy souvenirs until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home.

Exclusions

Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses

Visa fee $145 per person

Other things not mentioned in the packages

Single supplement $479

International return flights

Hanoi

Flower Hotel

Located in the most ancient part of Hanoi - the capital of the Vietnam, Flower Hotel offers you an exquisite stay in an elegant and stylish environment.
At Flower Hotel, both business and leisure guests are treated to friendly and personalized service and are assured of serene and restful accommodation in a refined atmosphere. Flower Hotel features’ 34 spacious and well-designed rooms and Apartment are equipped with satellite T.V, mini bar, IDD telephone, WIFI Broadband Internet, personal safe, tea and coffee making amenities. The Executive Apartment with modern kitchen and facilities. Evening turn down and bathrooms are among the inherent little touches designed to accommodate the most recent advances in technology, which enjoyed by the Flower Hotel’s guests.
What's more from our unique service is bound to further personalize your comfort with a whole new level of care and attentive service. Flower Hotel - the ultimate choice when it comes to enjoying an indulgent stay in a truly friendly hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Ha Long Cruise

V’spirit Cruises or similar

THE V’SPIRIT CLASSIC Helping you experience the wonder and beauty of Halong Bay is our goal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its thousands of islands, features incredible limestone forma- tions, mysterious caves, pristine sandy beaches and luscious blue waters. It has been home to the seafaring people of Halong Bay for thou- sands of years. The islands seem endless and the views can take your breath away. A V’Spirit Halong Bay Cruise will make memories you will treasure forever

Hoi An

Kiman Hotel

Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa is discreetly located in the centre of the world Heritage town of Hoi An. This central location offers visitors the opportunity to experience the grace and elegance of Hoi An while staying in luxury accommodation.

Terms & Conditions

Tours are based on Seat-In-Coach

Tour fare is subject to change with / without prior notice

All sales require full payment upon purchase to reserve booking. This is a hot deal promotion; the lowest prices are quickly sold out & subject to change. All prices are in AUD, sales are final, non-refundable & non-transferable.

The Company reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary substitute hotels and/or conveyances as it is deemed necessary.

Non-refundable for any unused portion of the tour and any meals listed in itinerary after departure whatever the reason is that you cannot continue with the tour. The Company is not liable if passenger decide to withdraw during the tour.

Seasonal surcharges may apply for public holidays, school holidays, Easter, Christmas & New Year